MTV Video Music Awards Japan 2017 Winners Announced

MTV Japan has announced the winners of the 16th annual "MTV Video Music Awards Japan".

For the 2017 edition of the awards, 17 different categories were considered, with winners selected by creative directors for MTV. Music videos released between August 1, 2016 - August 1, 2017 were eligible for consideration.

On September 4, MTV Japan announced the winners of the 17 different categories. Gen Hoshino had the most awards this year with 2, one for Best Male Video (Japan) and Best Choreography.

The award for Best Video of the Year will be selected by the public through a vote. All 17 videos that won awards in the subcategories are eligible to win the award.

The "MTV VMAJs 2017" live show will be broadcast on September 27. Along with performances by several artists, the winner of the Best Video of the Year award will be announced.